The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

Who composed the melody that “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” is based on?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Henry Purcell

• Johann Sebastian Bach

How many sections are there in the orchestra?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

Which section of the orchestra includes instruments that are mostly made of wood?

• Strings

• Woodwind

• Brass

• Percussion

Which instrument is always plucked in the string section?

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Harp

What is the highest instrument in the woodwind section?

• Oboe

• Clarinet

• Flute

• Bassoon

The brass section instruments are made of wood.

The percussion group includes instruments that are struck.

The melody used in “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” was written by Henry Purcell 250 years ago.

The violins are the lowest voices in the string section.

The harp has 47 strings and several foot pedals to alter the pitch.